RALPH E. SELF

205-***-**** ***** U.S. Hwy, Ashville, AL 35953 actbzv@r.postjobfree.com

Manufacturing Operations Management & Transformation

Offering a Track Record of Innovative Organizational Management Strategies that Support Business Growth

Strategy Development Business Development Employee Relations

Dynamic and results-focused manufacturing business leader with a verifiable 25+-year track record of success in driving manufacturing business operations. Successful history with leading teams and managing organizational performance and implementing improvements in the areas of business continuity, operational management, budgeting, cost management, safety, people development, performance management, organizational capability, quality, and customer satisfaction. Delivers forward-thinking, business-focused solutions that produce strong sustainable results while driving top and bottom-line benefit. Leverages a passion for leadership and a collaborative approach to problem solving that enriches business performance and maximizes results.

Core competencies/areas of expertise include:

ü Manufacturing Management ü Business Process Improvement ü Productivity/Quality

ü Financial /Budget Management ü Cost Containment ü Staff Development/Training

ü Inventory/Material Management ü Lean Manufacturing ü Customer Satisfaction

ü Vendor Management ü Cross Team Collaboration ü Safety Development/Maintenance

Professional Experience

UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION, Fairfield, AL 1999-2015

Leveraged expertise with material planning, inventory management, production management, specialized skills, budget management, quality and safety, process development and implementation, training, performance management and customer satisfaction to support various departments within U.S. Steel Corporation spanning 15+ years.

Roll Shop and Bearing Repair Manager (2014-2015)

Managed and directed 2 team leads, 57 production employees as well as all daily operational activities including production, quality, performance, scheduling, payroll and employee relations.

Lowered cost by saving on stock removal on grinding workroll and developed and implemented a program to mate workrolls and prevent grind mates within .002.

Led, directed, mentored, trained and developed employees and ensured adherence to company policies and procedures including safety and quality.

Monitored and tracked productivity/production and implemented appropriate strategies to meet operational and financial goals.

Hot Strip Maintenance Area Manager (2012-2014)

Oversaw a monthly budget of $2M and a staff of 2 automation engineers, 2 electrical engineers, 8 maintenance employees and 50 hybrid production maintenance employees, with accountability for managing department spending, labor, production, safety, quality and performance.

Developed and implemented a hybrid program to maximize labor resources, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity, reduction in contract labor and savings of over $500,000 per year.

Consistently met metrics and department spending goals.

Dualine/Galvanize Line Operations Area Manager (2011)

Managed 1 coordinator, 4 front line supervisors, 2 maintenance managers, 10 maintenance employees and 60 line operators as well as all related production activities for the Dualine/Galvanized Line.

Leveraged strong leadership and cross-training to drive performance and productivity and improved on-time performance to 98% surpassing a goal of 96%.

Cold Mill Operations Area Manager (2010 -2011)

Led and directed three departments comprised of Coldmill, Pickle Line and #5 Shipping, with a monthly budget of $1.5M and a staff of 85 hourly employees, and drove all activities related to production, performance, safety and quality.

Partnered with maintenance to develop, implement and manage process improvements that lowered operations delay per turn.

Sheet Mill Operations Area Manager (2009 -2010)

Managed a monthly budget of $1M, overseeing 3 departments including Annealing, Stretcher Level and Four High Rolling, as well as 6 front line supervisors, 3 maintenance supervisors and 65 hourly employees, and responsible for all related production, performance, quality, payroll and employee relations.

Instrumental in the design and establishment of safety programs, wrote SJP’s and ESP’s for production and maintenance.

Focused on quality and customer satisfaction and implemented a focus team to manage, monitor and drive quality and service optimization.

Cold Mill Operations and Roll Shop Coordinator (2006-2009)

Oversaw 3 front line supervisors, 1 roll shop coordinator and 34 hourly employees and empowered, engaged and motivated employees to meet/exceed performance expectations, provided appropriate tools and ongoing training.

Taught basic maintenance including greasing, checking bolts, removing motors and setting up.

Production Supervisor III/Pickle Line Coal Mill Production(2003-2006)

Production Supervisor II/Four High Production/Production Supervisor I/Stretcher Level( (2000-2003)

Provided oversight of all aspects of production with accountability for safety management, productivity, cost management and employee engagement.

Worked with vendors to improve sitting knives leading to improved quality, increased efficiency and productivity with running more tons per turn and saving time on maintenance and downtime.

Charged with upgrading the annealing department and led a critical project to remove the old annealing base and install a new one for improved efficiency.

Crew set footage and tons per turn records.

Staff Associate (1999-2000)

Served in an entry level capacity learning operations and based on performance was promoted within 1 year.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

GUZZLER MANUFACTURING

3rd Shift Production Manager

Oversaw a staff of 25 hourly employees within six different departments including mechanical, fabrication, paint, machine shop, weld shop and service, and coordinated and managed all related work activities.

Managed overall performance and coached employees through Q/E2 (Quality through Empowered Employees).

MEDART LOCKERS & BASKETBALL BACKSHOP MANUFACTURING

Plant Superintendent

Led, directed and coordinated all work activities for 5 first line supervisors and 135 hourly employees.

Provided training, prepared schedules, staffed plant and managed production labor hours.

Controlled equipment quality and inventory levels including raw materials, work in progress and maintained a running level on hand.

MEDCRAFT FURNITURE

Material Control Supervisor

Supervised 6 employees, performed cycle counts, handled schedules and coordination under JIT, oversaw shipping, raw materials, work- in- progress and finished goods.

Reconciled perpetual inventories to book and schedule weekly and served as Project Team Lead for MRPI Manufacturing Control System Implementation.

Education & Development

Business Administration courses, Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham, AL

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